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Wales Online
2 days ago
- Wales Online
Homes evacuated after 'device' found during police raid in Welsh town
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Homes were evacuated after police discovered a "device" at a property during a raid yesterday (Wednesday). A 100 metre cordon was set up after the discovery in the New Dock area of Llanelli, Carmarthenshire. The bomb squad was called and the 'device' was made safe. Police confirmed a 57-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of offences under The Explosive Substances Act after a warrant was executed. He remained in police custody. An initial statement by Dyfed Pows Police yesterday said: "Update at 6.15pm. A 100m cordon is currently in place for public safety, and means sections of the following roads are closed: Trinity Terrace, Trinity Road, Copperworks Road, New Dock Road, Marged Street "Residents within the cordon will be contacted by officers directly. A rest centre has been set up at Llanelli Leisure Centre for residents who have been impacted by the cordon. "Dyfed-Powys Police is carrying out a warrant at New Dock Road, Llanelli. A 100m cordon is currently in place for public safety. EOD (explosive ordinance disposal) is on their way to the scene. Please follow the direction of officers at the scene for your safety. " An update by the police later said: "Llanelli update: EOD (explosive ordinance disposal) officers have arrived at scene. "The cordon will remain in place until specialist officers have concluded their enquiries. Residents affected have been spoken to. We will provide further updates when we have them. "One man, aged 57, has been arrested on suspicion of offences under The Explosive Substances Act. He remains in police custody. "Our control room are currently experiencing a high number of calls. If you would like to report a non-emergency, request an update, or are looking for advice, please consider using our online services: We would like to thank the local community for their patience." A final update from Dyfed Powys Police said: "Update at 9.50pm. EOD officers have concluded their searches and one device was made safe, and we no longer believe there is any wider threat to the public. "The device was found during the execution of a planned search warrant, under The Explosive Substances Act, at an address on New Dock Road, Llanelli. "Residents who were asked to leave their properties can now return and all roads have now reopened. Officers will remain at the location overnight while enquiries continue. A 57-year old man remains in police custody. Chief Inspector, Dominic Jones, added: "I would like to thank the whole community for their support and patience while we dealt with this incident. Local people will see more police in the area over the coming days as enquiries continue." Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox Find out what's happening near you
North Wales Live
3 days ago
- North Wales Live
Homes evacuated after 'device' found during police raid in Welsh town
Homes were evacuated after police discovered a "device" at a property during a raid yesterday (Wednesday). A 100 metre cordon was set up after the discovery in the New Dock area of Llanelli, Carmarthenshire. The bomb squad was called and the 'device' was made safe. Police confirmed a 57-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of offences under The Explosive Substances Act after a warrant was executed. He remained in police custody. An initial statement by Dyfed Pows Police yesterday said: "Update at 6.15pm. A 100m cordon is currently in place for public safety, and means sections of the following roads are closed: Trinity Terrace, Trinity Road, Copperworks Road, New Dock Road, Marged Street "Residents within the cordon will be contacted by officers directly. A rest centre has been set up at Llanelli Leisure Centre for residents who have been impacted by the cordon. "Dyfed-Powys Police is carrying out a warrant at New Dock Road, Llanelli. A 100m cordon is currently in place for public safety. EOD (explosive ordinance disposal) is on their way to the scene. Please follow the direction of officers at the scene for your safety. " An update by the police later said: "Llanelli update: EOD (explosive ordinance disposal) officers have arrived at scene. "The cordon will remain in place until specialist officers have concluded their enquiries. Residents affected have been spoken to. We will provide further updates when we have them. "One man, aged 57, has been arrested on suspicion of offences under The Explosive Substances Act. He remains in police custody. "Our control room are currently experiencing a high number of calls. If you would like to report a non-emergency, request an update, or are looking for advice, please consider using our online services: We would like to thank the local community for their patience." A final update from Dyfed Powys Police said: "Update at 9.50pm. EOD officers have concluded their searches and one device was made safe, and we no longer believe there is any wider threat to the public. "The device was found during the execution of a planned search warrant, under The Explosive Substances Act, at an address on New Dock Road, Llanelli. "Residents who were asked to leave their properties can now return and all roads have now reopened. Officers will remain at the location overnight while enquiries continue. A 57-year old man remains in police custody. Chief Inspector, Dominic Jones, added: "I would like to thank the whole community for their support and patience while we dealt with this incident. Local people will see more police in the area over the coming days as enquiries continue."
